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On Sunday, the Holy See said blood tests had shown that the 88-year-old had a “mild renal insufficiency, which is currently ...

POPE FRANCIS - Vatican issued an update on the condition of the Roman Pontiff who remains confined in Gemelli hospital in Rome.

Pope Francis remained in critical condition Sunday and blood tests showed early kidney failure but he remains alert, responsive and attended Mass, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff battles ...

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Pope Francis is resting in the hospital after 10 days of treatment for a lung infection causing early kidney failure.

Pope Francis remains in serious condition as concerns grow over his health, with doctors closely monitoring signs of early ...

The Vatican have issued a new update on the condition of Pope Francis after he was admitted to hospital last week.

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night. Monday is the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, joined the Jesuits in 1958 and rose to be elected as the pope in 2013.

Blood tests show the pontiff is suffering early kidney failure as Francis battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection, ...